Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2016-10175?

Affected: Wnr2000v5 Firmware (Netgear). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2016-10175 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2016-10175 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2016-10175?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2016-10175?

Fixed versions are available, including Wnr2000v5 Firmware 1.0.0.34.

How urgently should CVE-2016-10175 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2016-10175

CriticalPublic exploit

The NETGEAR WNR2000v5 router leaks its serial number when performing a request to the /BRS_netgear_success.html URI.

Published Jan 30, 2017 · Updated May 12, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2016-10175 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3) affecting Wnr2000v5 Firmware (Netgear).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Wnr2000v5 Firmware 1.0.0.34.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3

9.8

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

66%

Higher than 99.2% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

The NETGEAR WNR2000v5 router leaks its serial number when performing a request to the /BRS_netgear_success.html URI. This serial number allows a user to obtain the administrator username and password, when used in combination with the CVE-2016-10176 vulnerability that allows resetting the answers to the password-recovery questions.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Wnr2000v5 FirmwareNetgear	See advisory	1.0.0.34

Patched Releases

Wnr2000v5 Firmware

1.0.0.34

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jan 30, 2017
Last updated
May 12, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

References

1 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

The NETGEAR WNR2000v5 router leaks its serial number when performing a request to the /BRS_netgear_success.html URI.
Affected: Wnr2000v5 Firmware (Netgear). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Wnr2000v5 Firmware 1.0.0.34.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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